Mile 40 Podcast

Bishoy Tadros

From pit to peak, Mile 40 Podcast explores navigation techniques to overcome any obstacle: personal, professional, or on the playing field. Mile 40 is a forum to learn about how athletes, professionals, and leaders of all backgrounds stare down moments in life where the only option is to rise up. The Mile 40 podcast strives to remind listeners that the comeback is always greater than the setback. Bishoy Tadros is a 2x Author: Break Barriers: How Setbacks Can Dare You Rather Than Define You Audacious: Uncaging Your Authentic Self Learn More at www.bishoytadros.com

  1. 18h ago

    Why Your Body Won't Let You Sleep (And How to Fix It)

    Episode Promotional Offer: Mile 40 Listeners receive 40% off a first coaching session with Bishoy. Send an email to bishoy@bishoytadros.com and use the subject "My Comeback Story" to claim the offer. Welcome back to the Mile 40 Podcast! On episode 189, we sit down with Monica Le Baron, a sleep expert, yoga therapist, and bestselling author of "Sleep Simplified." Raised in northern Mexico as the second of ten siblings, Monica shares her remarkable journey from a sports-focused childhood to living and working in China, where a battle with insomnia and burnout inspired her to dive into the world of sleep coaching and yoga therapy. Together, they explore the emotional and biological roots of sleep challenges, the power of breath and nervous system regulation, and what it truly takes to reclaim your wellbeing. Whether you’re struggling with sleep or on a quest for greater self-awareness, this episode offers tools, insights, and a reminder that transformation often begins outside your comfort zone. Monica Le Baron, MBA, is a bilingual (ENG/ESP) sleep expert, yoga therapist, wellness speaker, and bestselling author of Sleep Simplified who helps ambitious professionals, entrepreneurs, and high achievers improve sleep, reduce stress, recover from burnout, and create sustainable success without sacrificing their health. After experiencing corporate burnout, severe insomnia, chronic stress, anxiety, and chronic pain herself, Monica transformed her personal healing journey into the foundation of her signature Sleep Simplified framework — a practical, holistic approach designed to help people restore energy, regulate the nervous system, improve mental resilience, and optimize performance in high-pressure lifestyles. Today, Monica has helped thousands of clients worldwide overcome sleep challenges, prevent burnout, and reconnect with balance through sleep coaching, yoga therapy, mindfulness, stress management, and nervous system-focused wellness practices. Her work bridges science-backed strategies with compassionate, real-world tools that support long-term well-being, productivity, and recovery. Her expertise has been featured by the International Association of Yoga Therapists, HealthyWomen, Telemundo 48, Spirituality & Health, and the Insight Timer app. More on Mile 40: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https:mile40podcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: @mile40podcast @bishoy_tadros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishoyTadros

    54 min
  2. Jun 25

    The mindset that carried her through one more lap

    Episode Promotional Offer: Mile 40 Listeners receive 40% off a first coaching session with Bishoy. Send an email to bishoy@bishoytadros.com and use the subject "My Comeback Story" to claim the offer. Welcome to Episode 188 of the Mile 40 Podcast. This week, we sit down with Kat Humbrebueno, a first generation Filipina Canadian, chiropractor, and founder of Vancouver's Evolve Run Club. Kat specializes in sports injury and performance therapy, and she is an avid ultra runner who recently took on the grueling "Go One More Ultra," a backyard ultra event that tests the limits of endurance. In this episode, Kat shares the journey that brought her to the start line of her first backyard ultra, recounting her evolution from active youth and collegiate challenges to building community through running. She speaks candidly about injury, resilience, and the mental strength required both in sport and in life. Whether you're an athlete, a runner, or someone looking for inspiration to rise above setbacks, this conversation dives deep into the mindset, preparation, and perseverance it takes to break barriers and discover what you're truly capable of. Katrina Hombrebueno is a first-generation Filipino-Canadian living in Vancouver, BC. She works as a chiropractor and musculoskeletal clinician, specializing in sports injury and performance therapy. Outside the clinic, she is the founder of Evolve Run Club, a Vancouver-based running community focused on creating welcoming spaces for people to connect through movement. An avid ultrarunner, Katrina is passionate about inspiring others to step outside their comfort zones and discover that they are capable of doing hard things. More on Mile 40: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https:mile40podcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: @mile40podcast @bishoy_tadros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishoyTadros

    51 min
  3. Jun 18

    What endurance sports teach you about life

    Episode Promotional Offer: Mile 40 Listeners receive 40% off a first coaching session with Bishoy. Send an email to bishoy@bishoytadros.com and use the subject "My Comeback Story" to claim the offer. On episode 187 of the Mile 40 Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Axman, a name synonymous with New York City’s fitness scene. From his early days as a self-proclaimed theater and band geek to becoming an influential group fitness coach and Ironman athlete, Kyle shares a candid look at his unconventional journey. The conversation explores his evolution from aspiring actor to recognized fitness leader, the pivotal role his father played in shaping his approach to training and perseverance, and the lessons learned through career pivots, personal setbacks, and fatherhood. Together, they dig into the realities of building resilience, the behind-the-scenes mental toughness required to not just survive, but thrive in fast-paced, high-visibility industries, and the enduring importance of community — both inside and outside the gym. With stories that highlight the highs, lows, and everything in between, this episode delivers a heartfelt reminder that the comeback will always outshine the setback. Kyle Axman is the Sales Account Manager for Hospitality and Residential at Technogym, overseeing partnerships across New York City’s outer boroughs and Long Island. With over a decade in the fitness and wellness space, Kyle has built a career that bridges performance, people, and purpose. He began his career as a founding trainer and talent manager with boutique fitness pioneers like Flywheel, Rumble, and Swerve, and today continues to coach as a Master Trainer at Lifetime and personal trainer on the side. Beyond the podium, Kyle has led sales and partnership strategy for wellness innovators including Therabody, Restore Hyper Wellness, and Continuum Club, helping shape the future of longevity and high-performance. A 6x Ironman 70.3 competitor and sub-3 marathoner, Kyle lives and breathes the active lifestyle he promotes—but his proudest role is being dad to his 8-month-old son, Rory, a future triathlete in the making. For Kyle, wellness starts at home—and family always comes first. More on Mile 40: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https:mile40podcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: @mile40podcast @bishoy_tadros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishoyTadros

    56 min
  4. Jun 11

    Building a business with the person you love

    Episode Promotional Offer: Mile 40 Listeners receive 40% off a first coaching session with Bishoy. Send an email to bishoy@bishoytadros.com and use the subject "My Comeback Story" to claim the offer. On episode 186 of the Mile 40 Podcast, our guest is Hannah Feminella, founder of First Rounds On Me, for an inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the power of authentic community. Hannah Feminella shares her remarkable journey from growing up in Brisbane, Australia, to traveling the world as a successful model—and the internal struggles and identity crises that came with it. She reveals the often unseen grit required behind the glamour, reflects on navigating isolation and rejection, and discusses how she found strength in the face of personal and professional challenges. After stepping away from a 15-year modeling career, Hannah Feminella dove into entrepreneurship and, together with her husband, built First Rounds On Me—a company rooted in genuine connection and belonging. The episode explores their experience as partners in life and business, how they balance creativity with practicality, and the lessons they've learned building not just a thriving social club, but also a legacy for their family. Tune in for a candid, uplifting look at overcoming setbacks, adapting to change, and finding purpose through community. Hannah Feminella is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of First Round’s On Me and The Brownstone Social, two New York-based ventures reimagining what modern social life should look like in an increasingly disconnected world. Originally from Australia, Hannah spent 15 years as an international model before transitioning into storytelling, cultural strategy, and brand building. She is also the co-host of the podcast First Round’s On Me, where she explores intimacy, ambition, identity, relationships, and the evolving dynamics of modern life through candid conversations with a range of guests. Across everything she builds, Hannah’s work centers around one core belief: the future of technology should not replace human connection, but make it easier to find again. More on Mile 40: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:mile40podcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: @mile40podcast @bishoy_tadros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishoyTadros

    1h 1m
  5. Jun 4

    How running gave him his tribe

    Episode Promotional Offer: Mile 40 Listeners receive 40% off a first coaching session with Bishoy. Send an email to bishoy@bishoytadros.com and use the subject "My Comeback Story" to claim the offer. Welcome back to the Mile 40 Podcast! On Episode 185, Bishoy sits down with Philip Wolf, an amateur runner and community builder whose journey goes far beyond lacing up his sneakers. Philip shares how running his first New York City Marathon in an impressive 3:15 became a catalyst for transformation, not just in his athletic life, but in his approach to mental health and finding his tribe in the big city. From his roots in Los Angeles to his move to New York, they dive into Philip’s story of overcoming isolation, building community whether through monthly dinner parties or pounding the pavement and using each challenge as a springboard for personal growth. Join us as we explore how taking “messy action,” showing up, and surrounding yourself with the right people can lead to breakthroughs both on and off the racecourse. Philip Wolf is a 27-year-old passionate amateur runner based in New York City, originally from Los Angeles. Running has become one of the key pillars of his life. He originally got into it to make friends in a new city and eventually began dipping his toe into races. This past November he ran his first full marathon at NYC in 3:15, and in April, he set a half marathon PR at the Brooklyn Half in 1:26. Philip is a deep believer in running as a social tool and an outlet for mental health. More on Mile 40: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:mile40podcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @mile40podcast @bishoy_tadros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishoyTadros

    50 min
  6. May 28

    The only way we know how to fight this disease

    Episode Promotional Offer: Mile 40 Listeners receive 40% off a first coaching session with Bishoy. Send an email to bishoy@bishoytadros.com and use the subject "My Comeback Story" to claim the offer. Welcome back to episode 184 of the Mile 40 Podcast. On this episode, host Bishoy Tadros sits down with Steve Yellen, a marketing executive, athlete, author, and Parkinson's advocate who was diagnosed with the disease in his mid-50s. Steve shares his journey from a data-driven, self-proclaimed "science geek" to finding new purpose after his diagnosis. Together, they explore themes of personal growth, resilience, and the transformative power of turning life’s setbacks into a calling. Listeners will hear how Steve leveraged his analytical background and love for challenges to take control of his health making fitness and research central to his life, competing in events like triathlons and obstacle course races, and immersing himself in Parkinson’s advocacy. Through candid conversation, Bishoy and Steve reflect on the evolution of maturity, the importance of family, and how a difficult diagnosis can ignite a new sense of purpose, not just for oneself, but for an entire community. Whether you’re facing your own setbacks or seeking inspiration to redefine your purpose, this episode delivers valuable insights and heartfelt lessons on embracing the journey and the power of living audaciously. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in his mid-50s, Steve turned to data, research and personal experimentation to understand and manage the disease. Knowing that exercise is the only potential way to slow progression, he made fitness central to his life, training daily and competing in triathlons and obstacle course races (e.g., Spartans) and even racing up the Empire State Building stairs.Beyond personal health and wellness, Steve is deeply involved in Parkinson’s advocacy and research. Living Parkinson’s shares the strategies and real-life stories that have helped Steve and others live full lives with Parkinson’s.Steve lives in Connecticut and actively promotes the Living Parkinson’s message. Living Parkinson's website: LivingParkinsons.comBuy Living Parkinson's on Amazon: https://a.co/d/08yu6aJ2 More on Mile 40:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:mile40podcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: @mile40podcast @bishoy_tadros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishoyTadros

    59 min
  7. May 21

    I Quit Drinking Before It Was Acceptable

    Episode Promotional Offer: Mile 40 Listeners receive 40% off a first coaching session with Bishoy. Send an email to bishoy@bishoytadros.com and use the subject "My Comeback Story" to claim the offer. On Episode 183 of Mile 40 Podcast, we are joined by by Laura Silverman, an alcohol-free trailblazer and founder of Zero Proof Nation. With nearly two decades of sobriety—starting at a time when it was far from trendy—Laura has become a leading voice in the non-alcoholic beverage movement. Growing up as the child of a US diplomat, she navigated the complexities of an international upbringing, shifting between cultures and schools, building resilience in the face of bullying, and eventually battling depression and substance use during her college years. In this candid conversation, Laura opens up about her journey from a young woman struggling with identity and addiction to a passionate advocate for the zero-proof lifestyle. Tune in to hear how her personal setbacks fueled her mission and helped change the way we think about sobriety, community, and the true meaning of comebacks. Laura Silverman is an alcohol-free trailblazer, digital cartographer, and founder of Zero Proof Nation (ZPN), a platform and resource hub (est. 2019) devoted to highlighting non-alcoholic beverage culture. She’s been booze-free since 2007 (long before it was trendy), kicking off her sobriety at just 24. Laura has served in advisory roles to for- and non-profits, bringing her expertise and lived experience to the table. She is a two-time judge at the World Alcohol Free Awards in London, head judge of The Daily Pour’s inaugural Zero Proof Choice Awards in New York City, a non-alc beverage workshop leader and collegiate guest lecturer, and recipient of Sans Bar Academy’s Leader and Innovator of the Year (2023) and NA Hall of Fame (2025) awards. More on Mile 40:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:mile40podcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: @mile40podcast @bishoy_tadros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishoyTadros

    1h 4m
  8. May 14

    You Can't Lead From Fear

    Episode Promotional Offer: Mile 40 Listeners receive 40% off a first coaching session with Bishoy. Send an email to bishoy@bishoytadros.com and use the subject "My Comeback Story" to claim the offer. Welcome back to the Mile 40 Podcast! On Episode 182, we sit down with Lindsey Hanson, a multi-talented coach, podcast host, and soon-to-be author known for guiding high-achievers toward their goals without the burnout or overwhelm. Lindsey shares her powerful journey from a pressure-filled childhood, through experiences with trauma and addiction, to finding true productivity grounded in self-trust, intentional structure, and peace of mind. We dive deep into her insights on the Enneagram, the struggle to let go of perfectionism, the realities of leadership, and how defining your own version of success can transform your life. Tune in for an honest and inspiring conversation about resilience, healing, and what it really means to breathe—both literally and figuratively—as you chase your dreams. Lindsey Hanson is known for helping driven, multi-passionate individuals follow through on their goals without the overwhelm or constantly starting over. She hosts the podcast, Productivity with Peace of Mind and leads a membership, Goals Group, where she teaches a more sustainable way to get things done, through clarity, intentional structure, and self-trust. After years of chasing her own productivity the way most of us are taught... more, faster, harder, she realized something most people never stop to question. You can be achieving a lot and still feel overwhelmed, scattered, and behind. Productivity means nothing if you don’t have peace of mind.  Now, her work focuses on helping you choose what truly matters, build structures and routines that support it, and stay consistent in a way that feels good instead of exhausting. She’s known for turning big, overwhelming goals into clear, doable plans you can actually follow through on while creating the ease and clarity that make results last. She’s also the author of the upcoming book, Allow Me to Breathe, a vulnerable look at slowing down and regulating the nervous system to create more inner freedom and focus. If you’ve ever felt like you’ll never reach your big dreams or achieve enough to feel at peace, Lindsey offers a way to approach your goals that finally works. See below to find and follow Lindsey! Free Gifts: Weekly Planning Ritual: https://dellementedynamics.kit.com/a19cdaf72e Goals Worksheet: https://dellementedynamics.kit.com/2413592490 Emotional Regulation: https://dellementedynamics.kit.com/64744ead61 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity-with-peace-of-mind/id1752567377 Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey417/ https://www.instagram.com/productivitywithpeaceofmind/ https://www.instagram.com/lindseynichole417/ More on Mile 40:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:mile40podcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: @mile40podcast @bishoy_tadros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishoyTadros

    46 min
4.9
out of 5
61 Ratings

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From pit to peak, Mile 40 Podcast explores navigation techniques to overcome any obstacle: personal, professional, or on the playing field. Mile 40 is a forum to learn about how athletes, professionals, and leaders of all backgrounds stare down moments in life where the only option is to rise up. The Mile 40 podcast strives to remind listeners that the comeback is always greater than the setback. Bishoy Tadros is a 2x Author: Break Barriers: How Setbacks Can Dare You Rather Than Define You Audacious: Uncaging Your Authentic Self Learn More at www.bishoytadros.com